Jude Bellingham FaceTimed England team-mate James Maddison after the Tottenham forward underwent surgery on his ACL injury. In a touching moment away from the pitch, the Real Madrid star checked in on his compatriot through video calling, delivering a message of strength and support.
Real Madrid have unveiled their new adidas third kit, which contains the iconic and inspiring quote, "90 minutes at the Bernabeu is a very long time". Madrid released their home and away kits for the 2025-26 campaign before the Club World Cup in the U.S. and donned them during the competition.
Reece James has been told that he is "worth £150m" and "better than Trent Alexander-Arnold" as the Chelsea captain bids to overcome his persistent injury woes. James has endured a tumultuous three-year spell plagued by recurring muscle and knee problems, resulting in sporadic availability. His 19 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last season marked his highest total since the 2021–22 campaign.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to table a bumper new contract offer for their midfield linchpin, Rodri, as part of a strategic effort to fend off Real Madrid’s sustained interest. City see this new deal as pivotal to retaining one of Pep Guardiola’s most essential players, who is in line to become the second best paid player at the club after Erling Haaland.
Tottenham have identified Rodrygo as the perfect replacement for Son Heung-min. The club captain has confirmed he will leave the club this summer after helping them win their first trophy in 17 years in the form of the Europa League, and is set to join MLS side Los Angeles FC. With Son leaving, Spurs are now aiming to lure Rodrygo away from Real Madrid.
Franco Mastantuono has been tipped to succeed Lionel Messi as Argentina’s next No. 10 as Daniel Brizuela, the former head of scouting for River Plate, believes that the Real Madrid star has "Zidane-esque qualities". Unsurprisingly, some of Europe’s biggest clubs were circling as he turned 17. Paris Saint-Germain were among those reportedly eager to secure Mastantuono’s signature, but ultimately Real Madrid's persistence paid off.
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.